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ID 6139805 - DAERA - CAFRE - Provision of Graphic Design, Artwork and Print Management Services

CPD - Supplies and Services Division(buyer)

Published
Published 2 November 2026
Deadline
Deadline: 30 November 2026 (17 days left)
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Overview

The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) is seeking a contract for the provision of graphic design, artwork, and print management services to support its corporate brand across various communication methods. The contract is planned to commence on 1 February 2027 for an initial three-year term, with options to extend for up to two additional one-year periods. The opportunity is currently open for bids, carries an estimated value of £2,000,000, and has a submission deadline of 30 November 2026.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Open for bids
Category
Services
Estimated value
£2,000,000
Procedure
Open procedure
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
SME suitable
Yes
Published
2 November 2026
Questions by
20 November 2026
Deadline
30 November 2026
Classification (CPV)
Printing and related servicesPrinting servicesDigital printing servicesServices related to printingPrint finishing servicesProofreading servicesLithographic servicesGraphic design services+2 more

Competition and scoring criteria

Expected competition

4

Median bids on comparable tenders

Open and restricted tenders in Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security drew a median of 4 bids over the last 24 months; 21% received only one.

How bids will be scored

Price 40% · Quality 60%

  • AC1 - Proposed Team Experience15%
  • AC2 - Proposed Methodology15%
  • AC3 - Key Account Manager Experience10.2%
  • AC4 - Contract Management9.6%
  • AC5 - Social Value10.2%
  • AC6 - Total Contract Price40%

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Market context

Typical award in Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

£73,982

Median of 18,935 awards in the last 24 months

CPD - Supplies and Services Division in the last 12 months

3

contracts awarded, worth £8,900,508 in total

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  1. Contract Notice

    2 November 2026

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